Online Social Anxiety therapists in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota MN
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Social Anxiety
Embodied Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPCC, CIEC, CCTP
Is being perceived your worst nightmare? Do you rehearse conversations ahead of time? Social anxiety is so common. Bring the tea, the discomfort, and let's explore ways to help you feel secure with yourself in social environments.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with social anxiety. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs utilizes a combination of evidence-based therapies to help clients manage and overcome their social anxiety.
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations. This can include fear of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others. Dr. Downs employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to social anxiety. She also integrates exposure therapy, a CBT method that gradually exposes clients to feared social situations in a controlled and supportive environment, helping them build confidence and reduce anxiety.
In addition to CBT and exposure therapy, Dr. Downs incorporates mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation. Her holistic approach ensures that treatment is tailored to each client’s unique needs, promoting long-term recovery and improved social functioning.
Dr. Downs provides a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can feel safe to explore their fears and develop effective coping strategies. She also offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Dr. Downs is dedicated to helping individuals with social anxiety achieve greater confidence and lead more fulfilling social lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NMD
Social anxiety can quietly shrink your world — making connection feel more threatening than rewarding, and keeping you from the relationships and experiences you actually want. At Restored, we help clients understand the subconscious beliefs and nervous system patterns fueling social anxiety and work to shift them at a deeper level than traditional coping strategies alone can reach. You deserve to feel at ease in your own skin — and in the presence of others.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
If social situations feel exhausting, awkward, or downright terrifying — you’re not alone. We help teens and adults build confidence, self-trust, and communication tools so they can feel more grounded in relationships and social spaces. Therapy can help you go from avoiding connection to actually enjoying it (yes, really).
8 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Omni Mental Health, Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, DBT IOP
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance, isolation, and distress. At Omni Mental Health, our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you understand and manage social anxiety symptoms. Through personalized strategies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gradual exposure, we work together to build confidence, improve social skills, and reduce fear in social situations. Our goal is to support you in feeling more comfortable, connected, and empowered in your relationships and daily life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Orka Health and Wellness, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC
Breaking the Cycle of Social Anxiety
Social anxiety often creates a "safety cycle" where we avoid situations to stay safe, which unintentionally makes the fear grow stronger. We help you break that cycle using a combination of clinical expertise and real-world tools.
Our Specialized Approach
Because social anxiety affects the mind, body, and behavior, we use a multi-dimensional approach to treatment:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To identify and challenge the "mind-reading" thoughts that tell you others are judging you.
DBT & Mindfulness: To manage the physical symptoms of anxiety (like racing heart or sweating) in the moment
5 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Good Human Work
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CSAC
Anxiety that is directed at being in public or around others can be paralyzing and truly affect the way you live your life. It can lead to loneliness and longing for the ability to easily be around others. We can help you learn to overcome this struggle, so you can lead the life you're dreaming about!
14 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
If you struggle with social anxiety, we can help! Our providers are trained in evidence-based treatment for social anxiety, which focuses on helping individuals who experience intense fear of social situations, performance settings, or being judged by others. Our approach focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, reducing avoidance behaviors, and building confidence in social and interpersonal interactions. Using proven therapeutic strategies, clients develop practical skills to manage anxiety symptoms, tolerate discomfort in social settings, and engage more fully in relationships, work, and daily life. Treatment is tailored to each individual, with the goal of increasing comfort, self-assurance, and overall quality of life in social situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Daniel Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
It is healthy to feel anxiety about life's ultimate concerns- a sign that people care about their existence. Seen as a partner, anxiety can become as if a buoy guiding you and marking important aspects of the your life in need of examining. Let me help you explore what your anxiety means for you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with thoughtful, high‑achieving adults, often sensitive or highly self‑aware, who struggle with social anxiety. You may care deeply about connection but find that being around others brings up a lot of worry, overthinking, or dread. On the outside, you may seem capable and composed; inside, it can feel like a constant evaluation of how you are coming across. Social anxiety can feel like living in your head while your body is in the room. I work extensively with social anxiety in high‑responsibility adults and know how consuming it can feel, even when no one else sees it.
It can look like replaying conversations and worrying you said the wrong thing; avoiding gatherings, calls, or new situations because they feel too intense; fear of being judged, embarrassed, or seen as awkward or boring; difficulty speaking up in groups, at work, or in class; feeling like you do not quite know the rules that other people seem to follow; or wanting close relationships but pulling back when things get more vulnerable. Over time, this can lead to isolation, loneliness, or feeling stuck in patterns you do not want.
In our work together, we get curious about where this started and how it shows up now. We make room for the part of you that is trying to keep you safe by staying small or hidden. From there, we explore small, doable steps toward more ease and authenticity with the people and situations that matter most to you, so you do not have to choose between protecting yourself and having the connections you want.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt your heart race—wondering what people are thinking about you, or wishing you could disappear before anyone notices? Social anxiety can make even simple moments—talking in class, attending church, meeting new people—feel like survival. Over time, the worry turns into withdrawal, and loneliness begins to take root.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand how exhausting it is to overthink every word and every glance. Our Christian counselors help you quiet the noise of self-criticism, retrain your body’s stress response, and build confidence that lasts beyond the next conversation.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We use faith-integrated, evidence-based methods—including CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic grounding, and exposure techniques—combined with biblical truth and compassionate guidance to help you:
• Calm the physical symptoms of anxiety in social settings
• Overcome fear of judgment and rejection
• Strengthen communication and self-expression
• Build authentic connections and trust
• Restore peace through a renewed sense of identity in Christ
You don’t have to live trapped inside your own thoughts. With practical tools, gentle exposure, and spiritual grounding, you can learn to walk into any room with calm confidence—rooted not in others’ approval, but in God’s love for you.
If you’re ready to stop hiding and start living freely, Rising Calm Center is here to help you find your voice and your peace again.
Call or email us today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Dr. Andrew Bingman
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD
Social anxiety is rooted in a fear of rejection and/or judgment by others. I work with clients to help identify the source of this fear while highlighting strengths and positive attributes that clients possess, which helps to empower clients to seek and develop meaningful relationships.
15 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social anxiety often results in avoidance of many activities. In these cases, fear is running the show. I work to unpack the fear of rejection and encourage people to slowly go out of their comfort zone.
36 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Jason Hutchings
Psychologist, PsyD
Fearing what others may be thinking or believing about us can be a huge road block to feeling confident in the world. I would be happy to work with you to understand how to reinvigorate confidence in daily life and interpersonal relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
The root of social anxiety tends to be our beliefs about what other people will think of us or whether they are safe with others. This is different than just introverted people. Social anxiety can affect a great many areas of your life but it is something that can be treated and open up your world.
37 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coaching
Social anxiety is the body responding to social situations as if they were genuinely dangerous. It is not shyness and it is not a character flaw. It is a subconscious pattern, usually formed early, that learned to brace and self-monitor in the presence of other people. RTT works directly with the moment that pattern was formed and updates it. Once the threat signal quietens, social situations stop feeling like a performance and start feeling like, well, situations. I work with adults who have tried talking therapy and exposure work and want something that addresses the underlying wiring rather than just managing the surface symptoms.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in social anxiety, I provide a supportive and understanding space to help you navigate the fears and challenges that come with social interactions. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and patterns that contribute to your anxiety, build confidence, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more comfortable and connected in social situations. You don’t have to face this alone—relief and self-assurance are within reach.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Know Thyself Healing & Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LPCC, LGSW
Social anxiety can make interactions feel overwhelming or stressful. Our therapy helps you build confidence, reduce fear, and feel more comfortable engaging in social situations.
28 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN
Social Anxiety
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can be an effective tool for treating social anxiety by helping individuals overcome the fear and discomfort associated with social situations. Through relaxation techniques and positive suggestion, hypnotherapists support clients in accessing subconscious beliefs that contribute to anxiety, enabling them to reframe negative self-perceptions and develop greater confidence. This approach may reduce physiological symptoms of anxiety, such as rapid heartbeat or sweating, and promote calmer, more adaptive responses in social settings. Integrated with other therapies, hypnotherapy empowers individuals to build self-assurance and engage more comfortably in social interactions.
3 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Social anxiety can manifest in many ways. Some experience this unwanted state in the forms of body sensations such as digestive distress, flushing of the face, racing heart, and/or feelings of suffocation in social and performance situations. Others have intrusive images of disastrous futures to avoid or past experiences never wanted to be repeated. Perhaps you have an extremely pessimistic internal critic that expects the worst out of you, others, and/or the world. Finally, there may be specific people, places, or situations that trigger overwhelming social anxiety that impair your effectiveness and wellbeing. I utilize individually tailored, yet evidence-based practices to address anxiety in the following ways: 1) first develop a shared understanding of the source of your distress and type of anxiety you are dealing with. 2) develop skills to manage impairing anxiety when triggered to provide short-term relief. 3) Finally, utilize strategies to more deeply understand the sources of your anxiety in order to provide longer-term resilience so that times that previously provoked the anxious feelings no longer have the same impact in the first place.
15 Years Experience
Online in Sauk Rapids, MN (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota average 17 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Anxiety (100%), Anxiety or Fears (98%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Anxiety |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Loss or Grief |